Gareth Bale

2022 - 7 - 9

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Gareth Bale Speaking Spanish Has Been Ripped Apart By His ... (SPORTbible)

Gareth Bale is still being scrutinised by the Spanish press and one paper decided to mock him speaking Spanish.

The only thing I can say is he will have to come to work because it’s not that easy, like how the people think." "He’s coming from Real Madrid, so I think I don’t have to talk much about him because everybody knows how good he is. Their rather cutting review reads: "It has taken nine years to hear Gareth Bale speak Spanish well. Injury issues started to pile up too and the situation quickly turned toxic. Bale is keen to keep his fitness up ahead of this winter's World Cup in Qatar. It will be Wales' first appearance at the tournament in 64 years and the former Tottenham man is keen to represent his country on the grandest stage of all. The former Arsenal man has warned Bale he needs to be on top form and 'come to work' to make it in the MLS.

Gareth Bale expertly trolls Real Madrid journalists seconds after ... (Daily Star)

Gareth Bale could not resist trolling Spanish journalists who criticised him for not learning the language when he was at Real Madrid, with the Welsh star ...

Last year, Bale refuted the claim he could not be bothered to learn Spanish, saying to The Times. “I speak well enough to get by and I understand everything that's going on,' he said. After nine torrid - albeit trophy-laden - years with Los Blancos, Bale finished his contract and moved to LAFC in a one-year deal, with a clause that allows for a possible 18-month extension. Being the City of Angels, there is a large Latino community, with many of the players in the squad already being able to speak the language.

Gareth Bale outlines plan to inspire LAFC youngsters as he attends ... (Leigh Journal)

Gareth Bale wants to serve as a role model for young players when he begins his Major League Soccer career with Los Angeles FC.

“The best prep is to play games. “The club’s really on the rise,” he added. “It’s very new, but it’s something that’s really glamorous and it’s a very attractive club.

Gareth Bale unveiled at LAFC with coach Steve Cherundolo wanting ... (The Athletic)

Gareth Bale was unveiled at LAFC's derby against LA Galaxy on Friday night, with head coach Steve Cherundolo ready for the Welshman to feature “ASAP”...

It's just a very attractive club.” I want to come here. It's very new but it's something that's really glamorous.

Gareth Bale touches down in LA and leads on-pitch celebrations ... (WalesOnline)

Gareth Bale took centre-stage in raucous celebrations alongside his new LAFC team-mates after their dramatic 3-2 derby win over LA Galaxy on Friday night.

It feels a far cry from the negativity Bale experienced out in Madrid, although his name still managed to find its way into the Spanish papers on Saturday morning. "I want to come here. For now, though, he appears happy to soak up the warm reception.

Gareth Bale outlines plan to inspire LAFC youngsters as he attends ... (The Independent)

Los Angeles FC were 3-2 victors over Los Angeles Galaxy on Friday.

“The best prep is to play games. Start your Independent Premium subscription today. “The club’s really on the rise,” he added.

Spanish press claim it's taken 'nine years' for Gareth Bale to speak ... (Daily Mail)

The Welshman's nine-year stint at the Bernabeu came to an end last month and he has signed for MLS side Los Angeles Galaxy on a one-year deal with potential ...

Beforehand, Bale recorded a video message in Spanish for LAFC's Spanish-language Twitter account. Well, more than blood, he sucked, and sucks, the club's euros.' 'The press were upset because I didn't speak to them. They should be ashamed of themselves.' In an article headlined 'Bale goes to the United States to speak Spanish', Marca wrote that he spoke the language in 'almost perfect' fashion and that 'it has taken nine years to hear Gareth Bale speak Spanish well'. 'It has taken nine years to hear Gareth Bale speak Spanish well': Press in Spain react to the Welshman's 'almost perfect' message to Los Angeles FC fans after claims he failed to learn the language in nearly a decade at Real Madrid

Fans saying same thing as Gareth Bale speaks perfect Spanish at ... (The Sun)

FOOTBALL fans have hilariously accused Gareth Bale of trolling Real Madrid after he spoke Spanish in his first interview as an LAFC player.The 32-year.

It’s just a very attractive club.” I want to come here. I want to play games and make my stamp and do as best I can to try and help LAFC win a trophy. “And I can help with the youngsters because it’s a very young team here, give them advice, seeing what I do in terms of professional standard and try to help them. Yet in his opening clip as a member of the LAFC squad, he spoke in perfect Spanish as he addressed the club's supporters - with the team known to have a large Mexican fanbase. But towards the end of his stint with the Spanish giants he had a very difficult relationship with the club and their fans.

Gareth Bale Delivers Perfect Spanish In First Message To LAFC Fans (SPORTbible)

Gareth Bale's time at Real Madrid came with criticism that he didn't speak Spanish but his first message as an LAFC player was in the language.

After a 3-2 win, Bale joined his teammates on the pitch to celebrate the win and got welcomed by his new teammates, who drenched him in water as he sang through a megaphone. The former Tottenham Hotspur star, who had been linked with a return to Wales to play for Cardiff City before confirming his move to MLS, was in LA for his new club's derby. They posted the video with the caption, "Bale left Madrid...and now he speaks Spanish," before deleting it and reposting it to say "Bale moves to the United States...to speak Spanish." The criticism in Madrid for Bale became worse and worse in his final few years in the Spanish capital, l eading to him being referred to as a 'parasite' earlier this year. Bale has now moved to the U.S to play for LAFC, taking a huge wage cut, and his first message to the fans, with a large Mexican following, was delivered in perfect Spanish. He was accused of not buying into the culture on the continent and criticised for not being able to speak the language, but maybe that's not the case.

Spanish press respond to Gareth Bale's "almost perfect Spanish" as ... (Mirror.co.uk)

Gareth Bale has moved to Los Angeles FC after ending his nine-year spell at Real Madrid, but the Spanish media has continued to pay attention to the Welsh ...

Euro 2020 winner Giorgio Chiellini has joined from Juventus to further boost a team which currently sits top of the Western Conference in MLS. However, despite an underwhelming final season, Bale did help deliver trophies to the Spanish club. However, upon touching down to join new club Los Angeles FC, he had a special message Spanish-speaking supporters of the MLS side.

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